Emerald and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Emerald and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Emerald and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.
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