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Lizardite and Hibschite Physical Properties


Hibschite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Lizardite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.

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