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Lizardite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Lizardite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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