Mellite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Mellite

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mellite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.