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Sellaite and Sphene Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.14-3.16-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5

Sellaite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sphene- CaTiSiO5

Sellaite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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