Sardonyx and Mellite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.701.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Mellite Specific Gravity

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