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Serpentine
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Serpentine and Shattuckite Physical Properties

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
2.44-2.623.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.