Serpentine and Afghanite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Serpentine and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Afghanite 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 Serpentine and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Serpentine and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.