Meionite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Meionite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Meionite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.