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Serandite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Elaeolite and Serandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52   
2.55-2.67   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

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

While comparing Serandite and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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Serandite and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.

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