Mellite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Mellite

Serpentine

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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

1.58-1.602.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mellite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Mellite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.