Schultenite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Schultenite

Serpentine

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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

5.943-6.072.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Schultenite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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