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Cymophane and Mellite Physical Properties

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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
3.69-3.811.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
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
8.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cymophane and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cymophane and Mellite Specific Gravity

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