Chalcedony and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Absent
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcedony and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcedony and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.