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Richterite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Richterite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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