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Adularia and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.55  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Adularia and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Lizardite 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 Adularia and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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