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Serpentine and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.621.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Serpentine and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Gaylussite 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 Serpentine and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Serpentine and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.