Mellite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.57-2.66
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Mellite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Mellite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.