Sellaite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Sellaite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sellaite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.