Morion and Serpentine Physical Properties

Morion

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

2.652.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich 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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Morion and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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