Mellite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Mellite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Mellite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.