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Serendibite and Andalusite Physical Properties

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
3.43-3.44
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Andalusite 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 Serendibite and Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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