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Aragonite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Aragonite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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

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