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Lizardite and Foitite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.553.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lizardite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lizardite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.