Charlesite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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

Charlesite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Charlesite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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