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Tsavorite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.14-3.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {010} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Tsavorite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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