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Gaspite and Melanite Physical Properties


Melanite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.21   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

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

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Gaspite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Melanite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Melanite Specific Gravity

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

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