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Agate and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Agate and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Agate and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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