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Ceylonite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
1.58-1.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{011} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ceylonite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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