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Sellaite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.14-3.163.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sellaite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sellaite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.