Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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

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Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.