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Sellaite and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.