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Mellite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.606.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
22.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Mellite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.

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

Mellite and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.