Hydrogrossular and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.55
Fracture
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Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hydrogrossular and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hydrogrossular and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.