Mellite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Mellite

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mellite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.