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Edenite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.373.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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