Baryte and Mellite Physical Properties

Baryte

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-51.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Baryte and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Mellite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Mellite Specific Gravity

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