Pearl and Serandite Physical Properties

Pearl

Serandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.853.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pearl and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Serandite 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 Pearl and Serandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pearl and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.