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Zoisite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Morion chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Morion Specific Gravity

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

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