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Ametrine and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ametrine and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Mellite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.

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