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Mellite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mellite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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