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Mellite
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Mellite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.604
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
{010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Mellite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Mellite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.