Sellaite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Sellaite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.162.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sellaite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 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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Sellaite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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