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Pietersite and Serandite Physical Properties

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
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pietersite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Serandite chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Serandite Specific Gravity

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