Baddeleyite and Mellite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.01.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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