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Mellite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.58-1.60
Conchoidal
{011} Imperfect
2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
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3.53-3.65
Splintery
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
4-7
Al2SiO5

Mellite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Kyanite 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 chemical formula.

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Mellite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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