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Vlasovite and Meionite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vlasovite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Meionite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Meionite Specific Gravity

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