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Wardite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Wardite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Selenite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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