Serpentine and Forsterite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serpentine and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Serpentine and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.