Melanite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
3.20-3.26
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Melanite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Melanite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Melanite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.