Home
×

Mellite
Mellite

Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl



ADD
Compare
X
Mellite
X
Mother of Pearl

Mellite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.65-2.87
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Not Available

Mellite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

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

Mellite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.