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Verdite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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