Serpentine and Stichtite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Stichtite

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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

2.44-2.622.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serpentine and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.