Gypsum and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gypsum and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gypsum and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.