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Serendibite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Serendibite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and White Opal 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 White Opal 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 White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Serendibite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.