Microlite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microlite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.