Serpentine and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
4.12-4.18
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
{???} Distinct
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
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Serpentine and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Serpentine and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.