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Sellaite and Esperite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.14-3.164.28-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sellaite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sellaite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.