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Mellite
Mellite

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Mellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.601.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

22-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mellite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mellite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.