Seraphinite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

Seraphinite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Seraphinite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.