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Hanksite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hanksite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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