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Serendibite and Tourmaline 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
3.43-3.44
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Serendibite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Serendibite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.