Strontianite and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Strontianite and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Strontianite and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.