Seraphinite and Marialite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Seraphinite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Seraphinite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.