Moroxite and Melanite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Melanite

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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

3.13-3.263.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moroxite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Melanite 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 Moroxite and Melanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Moroxite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.