Meionite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Meionite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Afghanite 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 Meionite and Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Meionite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.