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Ammolite and Sellaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Sellaite 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 Ammolite and Sellaite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.