Morganite and Mellite Physical Properties

Morganite

Mellite

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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

2.71-2.901.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Morganite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Mellite 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 Morganite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morganite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.