Mellite and Selenite Physical Properties

Mellite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

Mellite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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