Strontianite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Sellaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.793.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {010} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite and Sellaite 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 Strontianite and Sellaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Strontianite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.