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Analcime and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Analcime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29   
2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Very poor [100]   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Analcime and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and Meionite 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 Analcime and Meionite chemical formula.

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Analcime and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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