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Diopside and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Diopside and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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