Edenite and Mellite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on (110)
{011} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6
2
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Edenite and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Edenite and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.
