Mellite and Garnet Physical Properties

Mellite

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Mellite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Mellite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.