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Chromite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chromite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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