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Meionite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.783.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-64
2 10
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Chemical Composition

3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaF2

Meionite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Meionite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.