Rhodolite and Mellite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.841.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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