Vesuvianite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Not Available
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Vesuvianite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Meionite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Vesuvianite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.