Sard and Meionite Physical Properties

Sard

Meionite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sard and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Meionite chemical formula.

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

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Sard and Meionite Specific Gravity

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