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Mellite and Cymophane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.69-3.81
Amber
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
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
28.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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