Kainite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Kainite

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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