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Sellaite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sellaite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sellaite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.