Mellite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Mellite

Anorthite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.77

1 7.18

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

26-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.