Garnet and Melanite Physical Properties

Garnet

Melanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Melanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Garnet and Melanite Specific Gravity

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