Bixbite and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Bixbite and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Melanite 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 Bixbite and Melanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bixbite and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.