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Morion and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Morion and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Zoisite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Morion and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Morion and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.