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Selenite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.70  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Selenite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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