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Lizardite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaF2

Lizardite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Lizardite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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