Serpentine and Augelite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Augelite

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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

2.44-2.622.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

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

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serpentine and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Serpentine and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.