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Selenite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
2
CaSO4·2H2O
 
Brittle
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6.50-7.00
Irregular, Conchoidal
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
3
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Selenite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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