Sulfur and Meionite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Meionite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Meionite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Meionite Specific Gravity

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