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Meionite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Meionite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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