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Selenite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4-4.2  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Selenite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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