Barite and Mellite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.481.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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