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Serandite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Serandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.52  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Serandite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Serandite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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