Vishnevite and Mellite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

Not Available1.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Mellite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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