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Lizardite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lizardite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Lizardite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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