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Selenite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Selenite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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