Pearl and Serendibite Physical Properties

Pearl

Serendibite

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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

2.60-2.853.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56.5-7

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

Pearl and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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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Pearl and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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