Serpentine and Purpurite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Purpurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serpentine and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Serpentine and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.