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Serpentine and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Serpentine and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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