Mellite and Marialite Physical Properties

Mellite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.60

2.50

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mellite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Compare Brown Gemstones

Mellite Vs Morion

Mellite Vs Mother of Pearl

Mellite Vs Narsarsukite

Mellite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.