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Serandite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
3.09
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite and Lawsonite 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 Serandite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.