Blue quartz and Mellite Physical Properties

Blue quartz

Mellite

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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

Not Available1.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Blue quartz and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Mellite chemical formula.

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

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Blue quartz and Mellite Specific Gravity

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