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Lizardite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Nepouite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.18-3.24   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
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2   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Lizardite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.

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