Diamond and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Diamond

Seraphinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

10Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Seraphinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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