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Seraphinite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Seraphinite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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