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Selenite is a clear gypsum formed in sedimentary layers from salt.
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How are gypsum and selenite chemically similar?
Gypsum has the chemical formula CaSO4.2H2O A selenite has the chemical formula Me(SeO3)-, where Me is a metal. As gypsum selenites are salts.
Which mineral would most likely become rounded at the fastest rate when tumbled along a stream bottom?
Selenite gypsum
How are hawaiin islands formed?
they were formed when underwater vocaneoes erupted and formed the hawaiin islands
What are four types of crystals found in caves?
Calcite, selenite, and that's normally about it apart from perhaps some other metallic minerals if the cave is an area affected by mineralisation. They are not for collection though, except in serious scientific study, but to be left undisturbed for other cavers to enjoy seeing.
How are hanging vallies formed?
it is formed by a glacier
What is the geological processes that formed the crystals in naica mine?
The selenite crystals were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below.
What type of rock is selenite?
selenite is sedimentary. But selenite is really a mineral not a rock. It can be found in any rock type
What is the density of selenite?
The Density (In My Testings) of Selenite is 1.8666666 repeating
What is the molecular formula for silver selenite?
The molecular formula for silver selenite is Ag2SeO3.Silver selenite is an inorganic compound which forms crystalline needles.
What is selenite used for?
The major use of selenite gypsum is in the production of plaster and wallboard. Selenite is also used to make 'chalk', and as a setting agent in cement and concrete.
How does selenite gypsum feel?
They felt fine until the Selenite Police drove them away from their encampment.
What is selenite gypsum used for?
Selenite Gypsum is used along with alabaster to prepare dental stones.
What is gypsum dihydrate?
CaSO4 = gypsum CaSO42H2O = Gypsum Selenite 2H2O =Selenite
What does sodium selenite do in feed?
Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium. Selenium is needed in a dog's diet. At the time sodium selenite was approved for use in dog foods, it was not known that it poses a high risk for dogs. Unfortunately, its use has not been stopped, but there are dog foods that do not have sodium selenite added to them. In order to avoid feeding your dogs dog food that contains sodium selenite, read the ingredients on the package. Sodium selenite should not be listed, though if grains are listed the food may contain some levels of sodium selenite that is present in the grains, depending on what soil the gran was grown in.
What is the formula for calcium selenite?
It is CaSe
What are the components of drywall?
Selenite gypsum
How are gypsum and selenite chemically similar?
Gypsum has the chemical formula CaSO4.2H2O A selenite has the chemical formula Me(SeO3)-, where Me is a metal. As gypsum selenites are salts.
