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Tortoiseshell and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Tortoiseshell and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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