Mellite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Mellite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

28.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mellite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Alexandrite 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 Mellite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Mellite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.