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Lizardite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Lizardite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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