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Lizardite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
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4-7   

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

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Lizardite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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