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Mellite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
2.50   

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   

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6   

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

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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.

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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.

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