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Grandidierite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.78   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Grandidierite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Meionite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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

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