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Meionite and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Meionite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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