Mellite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.30-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mellite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mellite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.