Melanite and Starlite Physical Properties

Melanite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.103.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Melanite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Melanite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.