Garnet and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.