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Meionite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.784.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Meionite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Meionite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.