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Lizardite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lizardite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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