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Serandite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Serandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Serandite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite and Beryl 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 Serandite and Beryl chemical formula.

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Serandite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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