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Chiastolite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
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{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chiastolite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Meionite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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

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