Serpentine and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Apophyllite

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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

2.44-2.622.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serpentine and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.