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Quartz and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Quartz and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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