Mellite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Mellite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mellite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Mellite Vs Morion

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Mellite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.