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Poldervaartite and Serpentine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
2.44-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)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

Poldervaartite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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