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Serpentine and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Serpentine and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Serpentine and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.