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Lepidocrocite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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