Serpentine and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
2-3
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
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.