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Lizardite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55
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{001} Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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3.25-3.35
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Perfect in three directions
5
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lizardite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

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