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Lizardite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55
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{001} Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lizardite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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