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Simpsonite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Simpsonite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Seraphinite 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 Simpsonite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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