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Mellite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Mellite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Mellite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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