Sulphur and Melanite Physical Properties

Sulphur and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Melanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulphur and Melanite Specific Gravity

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