Melanite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Melanite

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.10

5.2

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Melanite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Melanite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.