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Sunstone and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
001  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2  

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

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Sunstone and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Selenite 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 Sunstone and Selenite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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