Austinite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
2.78
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Austinite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Austinite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.