Mellite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.42-2.58
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
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
[010] perfect
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)
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.