Mellite and Iolite Physical Properties

Mellite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mellite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Mellite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.