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Mellite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Mellite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Mellite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.