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Hiddenite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
1.58-1.60  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{011} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hiddenite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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