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Lawsonite and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.091.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Mellite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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