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Selenite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Selenite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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