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Apophyllite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Apophyllite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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