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Melanite and Schorl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.70-4.10
Conchoidal
Indistinct
6.5-7
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.18-3.22
Uneven, Conchoidal
{1011} Indistinct
-9999
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Melanite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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Melanite and Schorl Specific Gravity

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