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Chrysotile and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrysotile and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Seraphinite 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 Chrysotile and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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