Diamond and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Not Available
Chemical Composition
C
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diamond and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diamond and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.
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