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Nuummite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nuummite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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