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Serandite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.523.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Serandite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Serandite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.