Lizardite and Hematite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Hematite

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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

2.555.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lizardite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Lizardite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.