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Quartz and Meionite Physical Properties

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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, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Meionite Specific Gravity

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