Serpentine and Ametrine Physical Properties

Serpentine

Ametrine

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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

2.44-2.622.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Serpentine and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Serpentine and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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