Serpentine and Rutile Physical Properties

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

4.20-4.30

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Serpentine and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Serpentine and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.