Serpentine and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Serpentine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Serpentine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.