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Serpentine and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Serpentine and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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