Serpentine and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Phosgenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

6.13

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

2-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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

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Serpentine and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.