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Goethite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Goethite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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