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Afghanite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Afghanite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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