Meionite and Albite Physical Properties

Meionite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Meionite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.