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Mellite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.58-1.60
Conchoidal
{011} Imperfect
2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.9-3.5
Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
5.5-6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mellite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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