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Lizardite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Lizardite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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