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Vanadinite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Meionite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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

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