Mellite and Crocoite Physical Properties

Mellite

Crocoite

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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

1.58-1.605.90-6.10

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), (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mellite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.