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Lizardite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.02  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lizardite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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