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Meionite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2  

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Meionite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Meionite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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