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Diamond and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
10   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
C   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Diamond and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Meionite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Meionite Specific Gravity

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

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