Serpentine and Ettringite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.621.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serpentine and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Serpentine and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.