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Mellite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

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
1.58-1.60
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.