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Serendibite
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Serendibite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.43-3.443.30-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None Observed
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.