Serpentine and Dolomite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.622.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serpentine and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.