Home
Gemstones


Serpentine and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62   
3.0-3.5   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Serpentine and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Gemini

Serpentine and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

Gemini Gems

Gemini Gems

» More Gemini Gems

Compare Gems for Gemini

» More Compare Gems for Gemini