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Piemontite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Piemontite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Morion 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 Piemontite and Morion chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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