Scorodite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available2.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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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Scorodite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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