Vishnevite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Serendibite 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

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Vishnevite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

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