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Lizardite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Lizardite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Lizardite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.