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Smaragdite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
3.43-3.44   

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

Cleavage
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None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Smaragdite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite and Serendibite 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 Smaragdite and Serendibite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smaragdite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smaragdite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smaragdite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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