Mellite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Mellite

Simpsonite

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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

1.58-1.60

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Mellite Vs Mother of Pearl

Mellite Vs Narsarsukite

Mellite Vs Morion

Mellite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

Brown Gemstones

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Moonstone

Morion

Mother of Pearl