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Sellaite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Sellaite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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