Soapstone and Serandite Physical Properties

Soapstone and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone and Serandite 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 Soapstone and Serandite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Soapstone- Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Soapstone and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Soapstone and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Soapstone and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Soapstone is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.