Meionite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Meionite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.782.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Meionite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Meionite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.