Anatase and Lizardite Physical Properties

Anatase

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anatase and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anatase and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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