Helenite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Helenite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Helenite- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Helenite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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