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Variscite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
1.58-1.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{011} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Mellite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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

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