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Lizardite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
1.77  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lizardite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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