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Sellaite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.14-3.163.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Sellaite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Sellaite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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