Serendibite and Selenite Physical Properties

Serendibite

Selenite

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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

3.43-3.44Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

None Observed

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serendibite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serendibite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.