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Mellite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.601.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

22.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Mellite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Mellite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.