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Feldspar and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
two or three  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Feldspar and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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