Indicolite and Mellite Physical Properties

Indicolite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Indicolite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Indicolite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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