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Gahnospinel and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gahnospinel and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Mellite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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