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Prasiolite and Meionite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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