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Mellite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
4.48
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO4

Mellite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Mellite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.