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Mellite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mellite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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