General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al2[C6(COO)6]·16(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 534.47 gm)
Aluminum 10.10 % Al
Hydrogen 9.05 % H
Carbon 26.97 % C
Oxygen 53.88 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al2C12H12·18(H2O)
Name Origin:
From the Latin mel - "honey."
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[011] Imperfect
Color:
brown, brownish white, colorless, yellow, or golden brown.
Density:
1.55 - 1.65, Average = 1.6
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Habits:
Crystalline - Coarse - Occurs as well-formed coarse sized crystals., Massive - Granular - Common texture observed in granite and other igneous rock.,
Hardness:
2-2.5 - Gypsum-Finger Nail
Luminescence:
None.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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