Scorodite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Seraphinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Scorodite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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