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Selenite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.81  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Selenite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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