Hercynite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Hercynite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.392.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hercynite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hercynite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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