Diaspore and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.