Serendibite and Siderite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
3.83-3.89
Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None Observed
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite and Siderite 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 Siderite 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
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serendibite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.