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Lizardite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

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  

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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.

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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.

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