Serpentine and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
3.1-3.2
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.