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Serpentine and Andesine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.44-2.62
Uneven
Indiscernible
2.5-5.5
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.65-2.69
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
6-6.5
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Serpentine and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Andesine Specific Gravity

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