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Inderite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.44-2.62  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Inderite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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Inderite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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

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