Selenite and Staurolite Physical Properties

Selenite

Staurolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.7-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Selenite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Selenite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.