Serpentine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Serpentine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Serpentine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.