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Meionite and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

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Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.78
Uneven, Conchoidal
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
5-6
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

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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 Vs Albite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is whereas that of Albite is .