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Lizardite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lizardite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Baryte 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lizardite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.