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Serendibite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Beryllonite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44   
2.79-2.87   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None Observed   
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Serendibite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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