Serpentine and Diaspore Physical Properties

Serpentine

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serpentine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Serpentine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.