Jacobsite and Melanite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Melanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.03

3.70-4.10

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Jacobsite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Melanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jacobsite and Melanite Specific Gravity

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