Melanite Specifications
Melanite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Melanite, we provide you with a few prominent Melanite facts.
The gem is commonly found in Sri Lanka.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Melanite. It is mainly composed of Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).