Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Mellite

Kyanite Cyprine

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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

1.58-1.603.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

24-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.