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Serpentine and Quartz Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
2.44-2.62
Uneven
Indiscernible
2.5-5.5
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Serpentine and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Quartz Specific Gravity

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