Mellite and Nuummite Physical Properties

Mellite

Nuummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.18-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Perfect on 210

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Mellite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.