Sellaite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Sellaite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Sellaite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Sellaite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.