Melanite and Mellite Physical Properties

Melanite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.101.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Melanite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Melanite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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