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Meionite
Meionite

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Meionite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Meionite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Meionite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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