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Scorodite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Scorodite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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