Amber and Serandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.52
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
None
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amber and Serandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Serandite 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 Amber and Serandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amber and Serandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.
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