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Sellaite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.162.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sellaite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Chrysoprase 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 Sellaite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sellaite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.