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Mellite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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