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Vanadinite and Mellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.11.58-1.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{011} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3-42
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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