Serpentine and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

2.42-2.52

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serpentine and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Serpentine and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.