Arfvedsonite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Arfvedsonite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.