Morion

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.0
Specific Gravity 2.65
Refractive Index 1.544 – 1.553
Crystal System Trigonal
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.009
Dispersion 0.013
Pleochroism Definite: brown - reddish-brown

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Morion
Mohs hardness of Morion shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Morion
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Morion

黑水晶(墨晶)是烟晶中颜色最深的品种,呈深黑棕至近乎不透明的黑色,颜色由铝元素在天然辐射作用下致色而成。黑水晶形成于花岗伟晶岩、高温热液脉和片岩中,常见于世界各大产水晶的矿区,包括巴西(米纳斯吉拉斯州)、瑞士(阿尔卑斯山)、俄罗斯(乌拉尔山)、美国(科罗拉多州)和苏格兰(凯恩戈姆山脉,苏格兰黑水晶尤为著名)。摩氏硬度7,折射率1.544至1.553,切磨后以其深沉神秘的色调受到宝石爱好者喜爱。历史上黑水晶曾被用于制作哀悼首饰(维多利亚时代尤为流行),也与神秘主义传统紧密相关。

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Jewelry Use

Durability 7/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morion?
黑水晶(墨晶)是烟晶中颜色最深的品种,呈深黑棕至近乎不透明的黑色,颜色由铝元素在天然辐射作用下致色而成。黑水晶形成于花岗伟晶岩、高温热液脉和片岩中,常见于世界各大产水晶的矿区,包括巴西(米纳斯吉拉斯州)、瑞士(阿尔卑斯山)、俄罗斯(乌拉尔山)、美国(科罗拉多州)和苏格兰(凯恩戈姆山脉,苏格兰黑水晶尤为著名)。摩氏硬度7,折射率1.544至1.553,切磨后以其深沉神秘的色调受到宝石爱好者喜爱。历史上黑水晶曾被用于制作哀悼首饰(维多利亚时代尤为流行),也与神秘主义传统紧密相关。
What is the hardness of Morion?
Morion has a Mohs hardness of 7.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Morion?
Morion is primarily Various.
How much does Morion cost?
Morion falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Morion?
Morion belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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