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Mellite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Mellite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Mellite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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