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Selenite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Selenite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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