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Lawsonite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
2.55   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Lawsonite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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