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Selenite
Name
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CaSO₄·2H₂O
Formula
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Variety
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.3–2.33
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, Pearly, Silky (satin spar)
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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C2/c (parent gypsum)
Space group
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Structural group
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IMA
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Named in
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Colorless, White
Typical colors
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Elements
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