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Caledonite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Caledonite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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