Melanite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Melanite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Melanite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.