Mellite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
C
  
Mellite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Mellite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.