Melanite and Albite Physical Properties

Melanite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.102.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Melanite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Albite 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 Melanite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Melanite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.