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Amber and Serpentine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.44-2.62
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5-5.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amber and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amber and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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