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Chiastolite and Serpentine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.152.44-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chiastolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chiastolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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