Beryllonite and Selenite Physical Properties

Beryllonite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.79-2.87Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Beryllonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Beryllonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.