Serpentine and Phenakite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

2.90-2.98

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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

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Serpentine and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.