Hydrogrossular and Mellite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
1.58-1.60
Cleavage
None
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hydrogrossular and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hydrogrossular and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.