Lizardite and Diamond Physical Properties

Lizardite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.553.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available10

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Lizardite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Lizardite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.