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Seraphinite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.84   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Seraphinite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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