Serendibite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
2.66-2.80
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
None Observed
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Serendibite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Serendibite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.