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Selenite and Hessonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
2
CaSO4·2H2O
 
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3.55-3.73
Uneven
None
7-7.5
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Selenite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

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