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Amblygonite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Amblygonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Selenite 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 Amblygonite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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