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Seraphinite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Seraphinite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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