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Lizardite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
4.48   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BaSO4   

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Lizardite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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