Serpentine and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
3.09
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Lawsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Lawsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Lawsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.