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Grandidierite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
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Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Grandidierite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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