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Mellite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mellite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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