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Meionite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Meionite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

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Meionite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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