Serpentine and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Serpentine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.