Alexandrite and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
1.58-1.60
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
{011} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Alexandrite and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Mellite 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 Alexandrite and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Alexandrite and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.