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Meionite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Meionite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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