Sellaite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

Sellaite

Crystal Quartz

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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

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1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sellaite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

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

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Sellaite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.