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Selenite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.45   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
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KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Selenite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Carletonite 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 Selenite and Carletonite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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