Mellite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Mellite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.604-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Mellite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Mellite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.