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Chiastolite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chiastolite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chiastolite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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