Magnesite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Magnesite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Magnesite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.