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Lizardite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Lizardite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Lizardite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.