Mellite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Mellite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Mellite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Compare Brown Gemstones

Mellite Vs Morion

Mellite Vs Mother of Pearl

Mellite Vs Narsarsukite

Mellite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.