Seraphinite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Seraphinite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.