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Lizardite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.39   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Lizardite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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