Mellite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

Mellite

Andean Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.60Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Mellite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.