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Selenite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.82  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  

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Selenite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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