Forsterite and Melanite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Melanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.263.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Forsterite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Melanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Forsterite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.