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Topaz and Mellite 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
3.49-3.57
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Mellite Specific Gravity

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