Serpentine and Nickeline Physical Properties

Serpentine

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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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, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.55-5.5

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 Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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 Nickeline Specific Gravity

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