Home
Gemstones


Emerald and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Emerald and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Serendibite chemical formula.

Compare Precious Gemstones

Emerald and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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

Precious Gemstones

Precious Gemstones


Compare Precious Gemstones