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Apatite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Apatite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Apatite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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