Amber and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.43-3.44
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.
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