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Peridot and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Peridot and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Mellite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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