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Epidote and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Epidote and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Epidote and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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