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Vishnevite and Serandite Physical Properties


Serandite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.52   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vishnevite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Serandite 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 Vishnevite and Serandite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.

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