Meionite and Leucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78
2.45-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Meionite and Leucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Meionite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Meionite and Leucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.