Mellite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Mellite

Apache Tear

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Mellite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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