Sulfur and Melanite Physical Properties

Sulfur and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Melanite chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Melanite Specific Gravity

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