Serpentine and Hyacinth Physical Properties

Serpentine

Hyacinth

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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

2.44-2.623.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serpentine and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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

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Serpentine and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.