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Selenite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Selenite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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