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Lizardite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lizardite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lizardite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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