Melanite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Melanite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Melanite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Melanite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.