Seraphinite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Seraphinite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.