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Mellite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.58-1.606.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{011} Imperfect
None

Mohs Hardness

23-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
C20H36

Mellite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Mellite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.