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Nuummite and Melanite 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
3.18-3.373.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on 210
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nuummite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Melanite chemical formula.

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

Nuummite and Melanite Specific Gravity

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