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Vishnevite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2   

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

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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.

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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.

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