Lizardite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.552.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Lizardite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.