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Strontianite and Mellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.791.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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