Serandite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Serandite

Blue quartz

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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

3.52Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Serandite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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

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Serandite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.