Serpentine and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.