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Lizardite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Lizardite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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