Heliodor and Sellaite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Sellaite

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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

Not Available3.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Heliodor and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Sellaite chemical formula.

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

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Heliodor and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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