Sellaite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.162.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sellaite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Sellaite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.