Meionite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Meionite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Meionite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Meionite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.