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Anorthoclase and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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