Feldspar and Selenite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.75Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Feldspar and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Selenite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Selenite Specific Gravity

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