Diamond and Selenite Physical Properties

Diamond

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.53Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

102

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Diamond and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Selenite Specific Gravity

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