Serpentine and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

3.26-3.41

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

7-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Serpentine and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Serpentine and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.