Seraphinite and Albite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Seraphinite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Seraphinite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.