Serpentine and Stolzite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.622

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Serpentine and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

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Serpentine and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.