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Selenite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Selenite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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