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Mellite
Mellite

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Mellite and Emerald Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

27.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Mellite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Mellite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.