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Vesuvianite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Vesuvianite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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