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Carletonite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.45   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Carletonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Carletonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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