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Carnelian and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.641.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Mellite Specific Gravity

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