Tourmaline and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.