Chrysoberyl and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.