Mellite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.97
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
None observed
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mellite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mellite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.