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Selenite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Selenite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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