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Lizardite and Microcline 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
2.55
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lizardite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lizardite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.