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Diamond and Sellaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.533.14-3.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
105-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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