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Quartz and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Mellite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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