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Jasper and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jasper and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Mellite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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