Hibschite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Hibschite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hibschite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hibschite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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