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Selenite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Selenite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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