Hydrogrossular and Serpentine Physical Properties

Hydrogrossular and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Serpentine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
• Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hydrogrossular and Serpentine Specific Gravity

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