Melanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Melanite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Melanite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Melanite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.