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Mellite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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