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Uvite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Uvite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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