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Serpentine and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Serpentine and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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