Serpentine and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
3.84
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Serpentine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Serpentine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.