Melanite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Melanite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Melanite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Melanite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Melanite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Melanite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Melanite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.