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Sellaite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sellaite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.