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Lizardite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Lizardite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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