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Lizardite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Lizardite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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