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Pearl and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pearl and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Sellaite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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

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