Meionite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Meionite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78

3.00-3.25

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

1.8 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

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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.