Uvite and Mellite Physical Properties

Uvite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.141.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Uvite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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