Mellite Information

Mellite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.60

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.509-1.541

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Not Available

3.8 Birefringence

0.030

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Brown Gemstones

Mellite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Mellite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Mellite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Mellite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Mellite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Mellite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow.
Chemical Formula: Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C..

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