Serpentine and Boleite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
5.05
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Serpentine and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Serpentine and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.