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Chlorite group and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
2.55  

Fracture
Lamellar  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chlorite group and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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