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Lizardite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

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

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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.

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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.

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