Mellite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Mellite

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mellite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Mellite Vs Narsarsukite

Mellite Vs Mother of Pearl

Mellite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.