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Hessonite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hessonite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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