Serpentine and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Clinohedrite

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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

2.44-2.623.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

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

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serpentine and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Serpentine and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.