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Seraphinite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4.0  

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.

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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.

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