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Meionite and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.783.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-69
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Meionite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Meionite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.