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Selenite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
001  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Selenite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Selenite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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