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Mellite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

26-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Mellite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Mellite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.