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Selenite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
SiO2  

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Selenite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Selenite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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