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Serpentine and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Serpentine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Serpentine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.