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Mellite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.601.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mellite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mellite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.