Mellite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Mellite

Moldavite

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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

1.58-1.602.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mellite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Mellite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.