Phenakite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Phenakite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phenakite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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