Lizardite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Lizardite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.553.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.7 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.8 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.9 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8.5

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Lizardite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Lizardite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.