Mellite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.05-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mellite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Andalusite 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 Mellite and Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mellite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.