Riesling Beryl and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
2.78
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Riesling Beryl and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Riesling Beryl and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.