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Selenite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.80-4.15  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
perfect along [010] and [100]  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Selenite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.

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