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Agate and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
1.58-1.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{011} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Agate and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Mellite chemical formula.

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Agate and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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