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Selenite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.02  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Selenite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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