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Mellite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Mellite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.