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Arfvedsonite and Meionite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Arfvedsonite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Arfvedsonite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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