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Anatase and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anatase and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Mellite chemical formula.

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Anatase and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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