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Selenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
PbWO4  

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Selenite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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