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Lizardite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaCl   

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Lizardite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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