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Ammolite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ammolite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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