Nova Scotia Minerals: Selenitespacer

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SELENITE

CaSO4-2(H2O)
Hydrated Calcium Sulfate
also Alabaster / Satin Spar


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
  Description
References:
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Further Info:
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Other Minerals:
  Add'l Mineralization




 

 Cleavage: good in one direction and distinct in two others

 Colour: colorless

 Fracture: uneven

 Hardness: 2

 Luster: vitreous

 Streak: white

 Possible Useage: plaster, wall board, some cements, fertilizer, paint filler, ornamental stone

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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