Sard and Serendibite Physical Properties

Sard

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.63

3.43-3.44

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Sard and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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