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Lizardite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
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2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Lizardite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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