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Annabergite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
2.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Annabergite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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