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Diaspore and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Diaspore and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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