Meionite and Chromite Physical Properties

Meionite

Chromite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.784.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fe++Cr2O4

Meionite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Compare Blue Gemstones

Meionite Vs Papagoite

Meionite Vs Padparadscha

Meionite Vs Nosean

Meionite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.