Tahitian pearl and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.58-1.60
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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2
  
Chemical Composition
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Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Tahitian pearl and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tahitian pearl 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 Tahitian pearl and Mellite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tahitian pearl and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tahitian pearl and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tahitian pearl and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tahitian pearl is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.