Sphalerite and Mellite Physical Properties

Sphalerite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sphalerite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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