Serpentine and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Serpentine and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Anthophyllite 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 Serpentine and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serpentine and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.