Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.05-3.11
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.