Sulphur and Mellite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.081.58-1.60

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

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sulphur and Mellite Specific Gravity

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