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Hollandite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
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Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hollandite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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