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Serpentine and Hercynite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.624.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Serpentine and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Serpentine and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.