Emerald and Serandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.52
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Emerald and Serandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Serandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Emerald and Serandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.
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