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Sellaite
Sellaite

Pyroxmangite
Pyroxmangite



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Sellaite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.14-3.163.76-3.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sellaite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.