Serpentine and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Serpentine and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -

Serpentine and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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