Mellite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Mellite

Baddeleyite

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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

1.58-1.605.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mellite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Mellite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.