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Vishnevite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vishnevite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Vishnevite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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