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Sellaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Sellaite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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