Mellite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Mellite

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mellite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.