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Zinnwaldite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.44-2.62   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Serpentine chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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

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