Meionite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Meionite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Meionite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.