Mellite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.605.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.