Stichtite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Stichtite

Serpentine

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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

2.11-2.202.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Stichtite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite and Serpentine 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 Stichtite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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

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Stichtite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.