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Sellaite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Sellaite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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