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Mellite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.17-3.24
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
2
9-9.5
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)

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.