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Jacobsite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Jacobsite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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