Melanite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Melanite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Melanite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.