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Lizardite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Lizardite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Lizardite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.