Amazonite and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amazonite and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amazonite and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.