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Lizardite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lizardite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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

Lizardite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.