Paraiba and Serendibite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba 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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Paraiba and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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