Mellite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Mellite

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mellite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Mellite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.