Meionite and Weloganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78
  
3.20-3.22
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Meionite and Weloganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Meionite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Meionite and Weloganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.