Serpentine and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Pyroxmangite

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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

2.44-2.623.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serpentine and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.