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Mellite and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.77
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mellite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mellite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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