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Lizardite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lizardite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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