Verdite and Mellite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.01.58-1.60

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

{110} Good

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Blue Gemstones

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Verdite Vs White Opal

Verdite Vs Zircon

Verdite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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