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Lizardite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Lizardite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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