Sylvite and Morion Physical Properties

Sylvite

Morion

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.65

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 on [100], [010], [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Morion chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Morion Specific Gravity

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