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Apophyllite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.503.14-3.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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