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Selenite
Selenite

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Selenite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Selenite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.