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Carnelian and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Carnelian and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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