Serpentine and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Serpentine and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.