Thulite and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Thulite and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Thulite and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.