Strontianite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Strontianite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.792.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Strontianite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Strontianite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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