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Mellite
Mellite

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Chrysoberyl



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Mellite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

28.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Mellite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Mellite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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