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Tinzenite and Serpentine Physical Properties

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
3.355-3.433
2.44-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tinzenite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tinzenite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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