Baryte and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{011} Imperfect
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.
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.