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Faustite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Faustite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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