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Selenite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite 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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3.0-3.1   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Selenite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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