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Mellite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite 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   
3.19-3.23   

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

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mellite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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