Feldspar and Serendibite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.753.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Serendibite chemical formula.

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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Feldspar and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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