Melanite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
4.014
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Melanite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Melanite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Melanite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.