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Lizardite and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lizardite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.

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