Mellite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.00-3.25
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Mellite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Mellite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.