Serpentine and Bowenite Physical Properties

Serpentine

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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

2.44-2.622.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serpentine and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Serpentine and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.