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Gaylussite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaylussite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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