Lizardite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.552.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lizardite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Lizardite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.