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Hexagonite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Hexagonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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