Shigaite and Morion Physical Properties

Shigaite

Morion

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.322.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Morion chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Morion Specific Gravity

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