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Mellite

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Mellite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

23.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Mellite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Mellite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.