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Meionite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Meionite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Meionite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.