Melanite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Melanite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.10

2.65

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Melanite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

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Melanite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.