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Aquamarine and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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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