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Sellaite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.