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Meionite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Meionite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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