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Beryl and Mellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.901.58-1.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}
{011} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

7.5-82
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be3Al2Si6O18
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beryl and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryl- Be3Al2Si6O18
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beryl and Mellite Specific Gravity

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