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Soapstone and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Soapstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Soapstone and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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