Mellite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.604.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mellite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.