Seraphinite and Mellite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.021.58-1.60

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

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Seraphinite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Seraphinite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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