Serpentine and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

3.71

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Serpentine and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Serpentine and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.