Selenite and Hydrophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Selenite and Hydrophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Selenite and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Selenite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.