Selenite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Selenite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Selenite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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