Serendibite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
3.60-3.61
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None Observed
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Serendibite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serendibite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Serendibite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.