Mellite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Mellite

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mellite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.