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Mellite and Magnesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.