Seraphinite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Seraphinite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Seraphinite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.