Serpentine and Fluorite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Serpentine and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Serpentine and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.