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Mellite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Mellite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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