Jeremejevite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jeremejevite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jeremejevite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.