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Sellaite and Tektite Physical Properties


Tektite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16   
2.34-2.51   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
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Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Sellaite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.

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