Melanite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Melanite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Melanite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.