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Iddingsite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.55   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
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Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Iddingsite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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