Agate and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.