Serandite and Verdelite Physical Properties

Serandite

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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

3.522.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Serandite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Serandite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.