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Seraphinite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.30  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Seraphinite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Alabaster 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 Seraphinite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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