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Serendibite
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Pyrite Marcasite
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Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite 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
3.43-3.444.9-5.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
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
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Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pyrite Marcasite 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
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Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.