Musgravite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Musgravite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich 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

Musgravite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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