Meionite and Povondraite Physical Properties

Meionite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Meionite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.