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Gaylussite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gaylussite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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