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Mellite and Uvarovite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.77
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, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.