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Meionite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.783.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Meionite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Meionite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.