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Goshenite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Goshenite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Sellaite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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

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