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Catapleiite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Catapleiite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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