Serendibite and Chlorite group Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
  
2.6-3.3
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Lamellar
  
Cleavage
None Observed
  
Perfect 001
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Serendibite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group 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
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Serendibite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.