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Hiddenite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.14-3.16  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {010} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hiddenite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Sellaite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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

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