Meionite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Meionite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.783.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Meionite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Meionite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.