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Verdelite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Verdelite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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