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Musgravite and Melanite Physical Properties

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
3.62-3.683.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Musgravite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Musgravite and Melanite Specific Gravity

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