Microcline and Mellite Physical Properties

Microcline

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.631.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Microcline and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Mellite 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 Microcline and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.