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Mellite

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Mellite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

27-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.