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Taaffeite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Taaffeite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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