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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.14-3.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
Perfect on {010} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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