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Serpentine and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.623.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.