Melanite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Melanite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Melanite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.