Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.622.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.