Sellaite and Powellite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Powellite

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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

3.14-3.16

4.23

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), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sellaite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sellaite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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