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Selenite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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H₂SO₄

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.74-3.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Mohs Hardness

25-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaSO4·2H2O
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Selenite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Selenite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.