Amber and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
1.58-1.60
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amber and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amber and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.
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