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Pietersite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2   

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

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Pietersite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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