Mellite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Mellite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

29-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Mellite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.