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Seraphinite

General Information
A variety or type of:Clinochlore
Chemical Formula
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)
 
5
Al(Si
 
3
Al)O
 
10
(OH)
 
8
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Physical Properties of Seraphinite
Specific Gravity2.60 to 3.02
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TenacityFlexible
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage QualityPerfect
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Optical Properties of Seraphinite
Refractive Index1.571 to 1.597
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Optical CharacterBiaxial/+,-
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Colour
Colour (General)Green to grey
Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
TransparencyTransparent,Translucent
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LustrePearly,Greasy,Dull (Earthy)
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Crystallography of Seraphinite
Crystal SystemMonoclinic
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
HabitMassive
Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Further Information
Mineral information:Seraphinite information at mindat.org
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