Demantoid Garnet and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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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
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5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Demantoid Garnet and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet and Meionite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Demantoid Garnet and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid Garnet and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid Garnet and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid Garnet is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.