Seraphinite and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.11-2.20
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Seraphinite and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Seraphinite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Seraphinite and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.