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Beudantite
Beudantite

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Beudantite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.483.14-3.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Perfect on {010} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beudantite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beudantite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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