Variscite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Variscite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Variscite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.