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Seraphinite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Seraphinite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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