Magnetite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.22.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Magnetite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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