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Verdite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Verdite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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Verdite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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

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