Seraphinite and Thulite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Thulite

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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

2.60-3.023.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Seraphinite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Seraphinite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.