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Dravite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.44-2.62  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Dravite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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Dravite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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

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