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Serpentine and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.624.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Serpentine and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Serpentine and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.