Serpentine and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Serpentine and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Serpentine and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.