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Piemontite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.78   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

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

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Piemontite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Meionite 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 Piemontite and Meionite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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