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Serendibite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Serendibite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Serendibite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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