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Lizardite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.