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Melanite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Melanite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Melanite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.