Londonite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Londonite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Londonite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Londonite and Serpentine 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 Londonite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Londonite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Londonite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Londonite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Londonite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.