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Erythrite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.55   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Erythrite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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