Richterite and Morion Physical Properties

Richterite

Morion

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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

3.0-3.52.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Richterite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Richterite and Morion Specific Gravity

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