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Lizardite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Lizardite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Achroite 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 Lizardite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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