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Selenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.84  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
2  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Selenite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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