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Meionite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.782.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Meionite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Meionite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.