Williamsite and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.