Meionite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
None
Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]
Meionite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Meionite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Meionite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.