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Lizardite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Lizardite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Lizardite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.