Mellite and Variscite Physical Properties

Mellite

Variscite

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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

1.58-1.602.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

24-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Mellite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Mellite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.