Magnetite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Magnetite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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