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Serendibite and Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.335
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serendibite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serendibite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.