Mellite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Mellite

Grossular Garnet

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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

1.58-1.603.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

None

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.

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Mellite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Mellite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.