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Cacoxenite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
None   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cacoxenite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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