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Lizardite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lizardite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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