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Selenite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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.

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