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Aquamarine and Mellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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