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Vanadinite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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

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