Schorlomite and Mellite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.931.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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