Serpentine and Ekanite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Ekanite

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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

3.28-3.32

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serpentine and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Serpentine and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.