Melanite and Danburite Physical Properties

Melanite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Melanite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.