Serpentine and Muscovite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.622.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Serpentine and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Serpentine and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.