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Glaucophane and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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