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Kainite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kainite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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