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Hibonite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
2.55  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hibonite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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