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Serendibite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.443.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Serendibite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Edenite 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 Edenite 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 Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Serendibite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.