Mellite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.58-2.64
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
None
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Mellite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Mellite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.