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Lizardite and Malachite Physical Properties

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
2.553.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Lizardite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Lizardite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.