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Mellite and Sunstone Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Mellite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Mellite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.