Chiastolite and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
1.58-1.60
Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chiastolite and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chiastolite and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.