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Mellite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mellite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mellite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.